Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, June 13: In a proactive initiative to tackle the issues related to unauthorized SIM Card distribution, Police here today on the directions of SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta conducted a comprehensive inspection drive targeting SIM Card vendor outlets across the district.
The initiative was aimed to strengthen the verification process for new SIM registrations to curb the misuse of mobile connectivity.
During inspection, vendors were directed to maintain proper records of all issued SIM Cards including customer details and to follow strict KYC (Know Your Customer) protocols before issuing SIM cards. The vendors were also instructed to prohibit the sale of fake or pre-activated SIM Cards and ensure compliance with all guidelines issued by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT).
For the drive, 30 teams were constituted and they inspected about 94 vendors throughout the District. The drive also highlighted the importance of maintaining detailed records for recharges, duplicate SIM issuance, and logs for lost or damaged SIM Cards along with associated customer details. Vendors were warned against irregular practices and strict legal action was emphasized for any violations detected during future inspections.
Some records of the SIM vendors were also taken for detailed analysis and verification.
SSP Doda, Sandeep Kumar Mehta reiterated the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the SIM issuance process to prevent potential misuse.
He also directed second-hand mobile sellers and mobile repair technicians to maintain proper transaction records, including customer identities, to ensure transparency and accountability.
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